The Bangladesh government is developing a modern and integrated education system designed to prepare young people for an increasingly competitive global environment, State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj said.
Speaking at the opening of a workshop in Dhaka on Sunday, Hajjaj said the planned reforms would extend learning beyond traditional textbooks by providing students and teachers with a wider range of educational resources.
These will include teacher guides, workbooks, remedial learning materials and video lessons for every subject, allowing pupils to continue learning both inside and outside the classroom.
The workshop, held at the International Mother Language Institute in Segunbagicha, focused on finalising the framework for four new primary and secondary-level textbooks that are expected to be introduced for the 2027 academic year.
He said the government views education as a long-term national investment and is working towards introducing a modern, competency-based curriculum that aligns with international standards by 2028. He added that the new textbooks are being developed to support that wider curriculum reform.
According to the state minister, the revised curriculum will place greater emphasis on practical knowledge rather than memorisation. Students will be encouraged to strengthen problem-solving skills, creativity, leadership, teamwork and ethical values, while classroom learning will be linked more closely with everyday life through increased practical activities.
He also said cultural education would remain an important part of the curriculum, helping students understand Bangladesh’s history, heritage and national identity while encouraging creative development.
Physical education and sport, he added, would help promote discipline, cooperation, leadership and healthier lifestyles.
Hajjaj said effective teacher training would be essential for the successful introduction of the new curriculum.
He noted that the reforms are being designed with the realities of nearly 65,000 government primary schools in mind, ensuring the curriculum remains practical to deliver while avoiding unnecessary academic pressure on pupils.
The government says the planned reforms are intended to equip future generations with the knowledge and skills needed for higher education, employment and participation in a rapidly changing world.
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